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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,425

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,798

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $26,880
Base Invoice $31,486 $25,402
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
Performance Collection 3,350  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Sunroof   800
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
Performance Collection 2,780  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Engine-block heater 83 62
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 7,475 875
Options (change) 6,204 726
Destination 745 670
Total Price $41,895 $28,425
Total Invoice $38,435 $26,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,610
Model Year20082009
ModelCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$41,895$28,425
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$28,425
Total Invoice$38,435$26,798
Adjustments for Features-2,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,408$26,798

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
ModelCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0270

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.3 in
Length191.6 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested225058%

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